pear plant from seed Kieffer Pear Trees — Roots to Fruits Nursery

pear plant from seed Kieffer Pear Trees — Roots to Fruits NurserySaid to have been discovered in the late 18th century in Philadelphia on a fruit farm owned by Peter Kieffer but now is planted widely across the eastern United States. The pear only requires 400 chill hours making it excellent for southern plantings. The tree, however, is hardy to zone 4. The fruit is yellow green in color with a slight russeting. The fruit is stark white and crunchy but drippingly juicy. Tolerant of hot climates and pollution, this

Said to have been discovered in the late 18th century in Philadelphia on a fruit farm owned by Peter Kieffer but now is planted widely across the eastern United States. The pear only requires 400 chill hours making it excellent for southern plantings. The tree, however, is hardy to zone 4. The fruit is yellow- green in color with a slight russeting. The fruit is stark white and crunchy but drippingly juicy. 

Tolerant of hot climates and pollution, this tree grows well in urban environment. In Spring, it produces white, fragrant blossoms. It is also resistant to fireblight.

USDA Zone: 4-9

Mature Heights:

OHxF 333 ~12' tall; Dwarf

OHxF 97 ~17-21' tall; Semi-Dwarf

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: Mid-Late September

Pollination: Semi-Self Fertile but will pollinate well with other European Pear trees

Scientific Name: Pyrus communis 'Kieffer'